outguess
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out·guess
(out-gĕs′)tr.v. out·guessed, out·guess·ing, out·guess·es
1. To anticipate correctly the actions of.
2. To gain the advantage over (another) by cleverness or forethought; outwit.
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outguess
(aʊtˈɡɛs)vb (tr)
to outwit or get the better of
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out•guess
(ˌaʊtˈgɛs)v.t.
to anticipate the actions or intentions of; outwit.
[1910–15]
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outguess
Past participle: outguessed
Gerund: outguessing
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Verb | 1. | outguess - attempt to anticipate or predict forebode, predict, prognosticate, foretell, promise, anticipate, call - make a prediction about; tell in advance; "Call the outcome of an election" |
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